How Solinftec Is ‘Living in the Field’ With the Solix Platform
In a recent issue of Upstream Ag Professional, agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas provides key insight into Solinftec’s Solix platform. The system, says Thomas, represents a unique approach to precision agriculture that includes a solar-powered, autonomous solution that “lives in the field” 24/7. Here’s a summary of that article:
Solinftec offers an innovative approach to addressing agricultural challenges through its Solix platform, which combines solar power, autonomy, and sensor technology. Solinftec’s CEO, Britaldo Hernandez, emphasizes the importance of “living in the field” and highlights the gap between what farmers and the industry want versus what digital agriculture has delivered so far.
Despite technological advancements within digital agriculture, yields have not significantly improved, and farmers’ profitability remains volatile. Agriculture still faces key challenges such as internet connectivity, technology interoperability, and cost-effectiveness and timeliness of actions.
Traditionally, digital agriculture has focused on sensing and diagnosing issues but has lacked the capability to take immediate action. Solinftec’s Solix platform aims to fill this gap by providing a closed-loop system that continuously senses, diagnoses, and acts on issues in the field in a cost-effective and timely manner.
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I commend Solinftec’s approach as an example of “first principles thinking” in agriculture, challenging the current paradigm and offering a comprehensive solution. It suggests that the Solix platform has the potential to not only revolutionize crop production but also impact upstream value chains in input manufacturing and distribution, as well as equipment manufacturing.
While I acknowledge the challenges of implementing systemic change in agriculture, I still endorse Solinftec’s vision for a more sustainable and efficient agricultural system. I see the Solix platform as a promising solution to reducing pesticide usage, improving digital farm understanding, and achieving more cost-effective agronomic outcomes.
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